Transportation Worker 3 Traffic Control - District 7
State of West Virginia
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The State of West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Worker 3 Traffic Control to maintain and repair roadway signs, fabricate signs, and operate state equipment. The role involves following safety procedures, handling materials, and assisting with work orders across several counties.
A CDL may be required within six months, with apprenticeship progress tied to hours, training, and proficiency. As a valued member of the DOT team, you will work irregular hours, weekends, and potentially over 40
Competenze
- Fabrication and repair of highway signs per state standards.
- Operate state equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
- Assist with inventory control and material reporting.
Mansioni
- Fabricate and repair road signs and sign supports.
- Install and maintain electronic traffic signal systems.
- Inspect and repair traffic signal systems as required.
- Operate forklift and warehouse equipment for inventory tasks.
- Prepare signs for transport across districts; travel may be required.
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Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will." The Transportation Worker 3 Traffic Control will work in the District 7 which consists of Lewis, Gilmer, Upshur, Barbour, Braxton and Webster Counties. Under general supervision, this employee performs manual and skilled work maintaining and repairing roadway signs. Key responsibilities include receiving and executing work orders for daily tasks, equipment, and materials. The worker is responsible for installing and repairing signs on breakaway supports in accordance with state standards and specifications, as well as fabricating signs and supports following established fabrication details. This position also requires operating state equipment and performing preventive maintenance on it. The employee must follow all traffic control and worksite safety procedures, assist with monitoring material inventories, report material usage and needs to the supervisor, and report the status of work performed to the crew supervisor.
The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Progression through the apprenticeship program is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as maintaining and/or obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
The WVDOT is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of over 35,000 miles of state roads. This duty may necessitate employees working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week, occasionally without prior notice.
In the area of assignment of Traffic Control, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
- Tier 1 hourly rate: $23.5738
- Not eligible for Tier 4.
- At the DOH Central Sign Shop, various tools and equipment are utilized to fabricate highway road signs.
- Fabricates sign support assemblies.
- Utilizes metal shears, corner punch machine, sign hole punch machine, roller applicator, banding machine, and band saw machine to fabricate and repair road signs.
- Install and/or erect new or repaired electronic traffic signal systems.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain electronic traffic signal systems.
- Operates a forklift and other warehouse equipment to maintain inventory of highway signs.
- Prepares highway signs to be transported to other highway districts throughout the state for location and installation.
- Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
- In the area of assignment of Traffic Control, a Commercial Driver's Licence (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
- Knowledge of safety practices used in structural steel construction.
- Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of basic blueprint reading.
- Knowledge of general construction and maintenance practices.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline and diesel‑powered engines and their components.
- Knowledge of the operation of motor‑driven equipment.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repairs.
- Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
- Ability to read operation manuals, blueprints, and specifications in the area of assignment.
- Ability to operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.
- Ability to perform skilled trades work in bridge construction and maintenance.
- Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain accurate records of daily maintenance activities and of gauges and meters used in heating, ventilation, and cooling systems.
- Ability to climb high steel structures.
- Ability to train and work cooperatively with other skilled and semi‑skilled workers.
- Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**
No formal education required.
- Option #1: Four (4) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in the fabrication of aluminum or other metal parts, equipment, signs, or other fabricated materials.
- Option #2: Four (4) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in electrical or electronics repair, fabrication of aluminum or other metal parts, equipment, signs, or other fabricated materials.
Successful completion of an approved vocational school program may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience in the specified area of assignment.
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
- Candidate Contact Name: Regina Jarrell
- Phone Number: 304-414-7121
- Email Address: regina.s.jarrell@wv.gov
Permanent, full‑time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.
Direct deposit (twice a month)
Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax‑free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.
The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.
The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax‑deferred).
State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.
The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.
Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.
15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.
We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.
We offer many formal in‑house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job‑related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.
Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.
Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.
Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.
We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives. For more information about benefits visit our Benefits Web Site.
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